How many syllables in "provocative"?

"provocative" has 4 음절 (pro - voc - a - tive).

How to divide "provocative"?

"provocative" divides into 4 parts: pro · voc · a · tive.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (pro... voc... a... tive) and listen on SayItVid.

음절 가이드

4 음절

"provocative": 4 음절.

음절:pro·voc·a·tive

제1강세

pro-VOC-a-tive(pro · voc · a · tive)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "provocative" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄prəˈvɒkətɪv⁄

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IPAprəˈvɒkətɪv

음절pro·voc·a·tive

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30:24

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How many syllables in "provocative"?: "provocative" has 4 음절 (pro - voc - a - tive).
How to divide "provocative"?: "provocative" divides into 4 parts: pro · voc · a · tive.
Where is the stress in "provocative"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "provocative"?: Say each syllable slowly (pro... voc... a... tive) and listen on SayItVid.